Medical Genetics
University of Leicester
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Genetics and molecular biology already tell us so much about who we are. But when researched and tested in the right ways, they also tell us how to better diagnose and treat disease. If this sounds up your alley, this degree is for you. On this three-year BSc in Medical Genetics you will study a broad range of relevant topics, including proteins, gene expression, molecular cell biology, metabolism and molecular medicine and biomedical ethics. Your degree in Medical Genetics will give you an ...Read more

Genetics and molecular biology already tell us so much about who we are. But when researched and tested in the right ways, they also tell us how to better diagnose and treat disease. If this sounds up your alley, this degree is for you. On this three-year BSc in Medical Genetics you will study a broad range of relevant topics, including proteins, gene expression, molecular cell biology, metabolism and molecular medicine and biomedical ethics. Your degree in Medical Genetics will give you an education and training in genetics with particular emphasis on its application to medicine. If you take this course you will be affiliated to our Department of Genetics, one of the largest genetics departments in the country with an excellent international reputation for research in a broad range of fields including human and medical genetics. This course is identical to the first three years of the MBiolSci in Medical Biosciences (Genetics).

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32/279
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34th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
33rd
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02 Dec 25

It’s very close to central town, and the student square (SU) is well supplied with many food outlets with friendly staff. Student feedback is taken with each module and responded..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£24,500 per year

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03 Dec 25
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The best was that i was able to meet many new people from different backgrounds and...
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02 Dec 25
Biological Sciences (Genetics) - MBiolSci
It’s very close to central town, and the student square (SU) is well supplied with many food outlets with friendly staff. Student feedback is taken with each module and responded...
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University of Leicester
University of Leicester , Leicester

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University Road Leicester Leicestershire LE1 7RH United Kingdom
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